Communication and Correct Answer

When writing for a multicultural audience, you are more likely to be understood if you use short sentences and short paragraphs and if you include Answer
Selected Answer: c.
slang, such as This product really rocks!
Correct Answer: b. action-specific verbs, such as e-mail me if you have any questions rather than contact me if you have any questions. Response Feedback: A multicultural audience is less likely to understand American slang, idioms, or acronyms. The audience is more likely to understand clear writing that uses short sentences, short paragraphs, and action-specific verbs.

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Max is preparing a contract between his company and one in Mexico. What should he do when citing numbers in the contract? Answer
Selected Answer: c.
Use the metric system.
Correct Answer: c.
Use the metric system. Response Feedback: Max should express number as figures using the metric system. He should also convert dollar figures into local currency and avoid using figures to express months. For clarity, he should instead spell out the month.

. Question 3 .1 out of 1 points

Most people think that the best predictor of a speaker's true feelings is his or her Answer
Selected Answer: a.
eyes.
Correct Answer: a.
eyes. Response Feedback: While all of these types of nonverbal communication may provide some indication of the speaker's feelings, most people think that the eyes are the best predictor of a speaker's true feelings.

. Question 4 .1 out of 1 points

Which of the following statements is most accurate?
Answer
Selected Answer: b.
Communication skills are critical to your job placement, performance, career advancement, and organizational success. Correct Answer: b.
Communication skills are critical to your job placement, performance, career advancement, and organizational success. Response Feedback: Communication skills are critical to job...

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The term communication is freely used by everyone in modern society, including members
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